Cheese story
What is Queijo do Pico?
An Azorean cow’s milk cheese with a soft paste and salty tang.
Origin
Azores, Portugal
Milk
cow
Board role
Soft / creamy
Cheese profile
Country
Portugal
Region
Azores
Milk type
cow
Texture
semi-soft
Rind
natural
Ageing
20+ days
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
raw
Flavour profile: buttery, salty, tangy
Origin, protection and character
Queijo do Pico comes from Portugal, especially Azores. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
PDO/DOP
Typical ageing
20+ days
How to serve Queijo do Pico
cheese boards, sandwiches
Good food matches
Azorean wine
bread
Serving tip
Take it out of the fridge before serving so the texture softens and the flavour opens up. Softer cheeses usually need less time than hard aged cheeses.
Buying tip
Look for clean aroma, good texture and a style that matches the board: fresh and bright, soft and creamy, hard and nutty, blue and salty, or bold and washed-rind.
